1.
There are
many types of batim
to
choose from when purchasing Tefillin. We only sell the best batim that we hand
pick from the batim companies that use the highest standards of kosherous,
artisticlly beautiful and long lasting. we hand pick your batim for you out of
dozens.

2.
There are
different types of shins drawn on the outside of the batim according to ones
custom.

3. we
only try to sell one piece gasos tefillin.
This is the best type of batim. It is entirely made from one piece of hide. We
look to make sure the hide of the batim is strong and lasting.

4. The
corners of the batim should be perfectly square.

5. There are
different sizes of batim. Some sefardim prefer very small batim so they can wear
two at once. we can get these at request. Generally the custom is the wear
medium standard size batim. Chabad has the custom to wear larger batim and this
is brought down in kabbalah. I must admit that I am impressed with the Alter
Rebbe, though I am not chabad, for leading his followers on this pathway. It is
very holy to wear these larger size batim. They are able to draw down more light
from the Sefiros of Chochma and Binah.

6. Shimusha
Rabbah batim, there is a dispute as too what size the batim should be. Sefardim
say that the batim should be 4.5 and no less were as askenaz say 4.4 is fine. A
special mold must be made for the 4.5 batim so it can be complicated to have
them made.